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Now Live: Exciting Tournaments at SOFTSWISS Casinos
Now Live: Exciting Tournaments at SOFTSWISS Casinos
Visit any leading online gaming platform, and you’ll find the most intriguing games from the best software providers. Players at SoftSwiss casinos are in for a treat with the new enhanced tournaments featuring amazing live tournaments. The...Jan 31, 2024Gaming Juggernaut Flutter Starts Trading on the NYSE for US Appeal
Gaming Juggernaut Flutter Starts Trading on the NYSE for US Appeal
Flutter Entertainment, the parent company of FanDuel, formally enlisted in the New York Stock Exchange effective Monday, 29th January, under the FLTR ticker symbol. The company got off to a great start in the market, with its shares up 1.4% on its fi...Jan 30, 2024India's iGaming Sector Stands Against Proposed Tax Increases
India's iGaming Sector Stands Against Proposed Tax Increases
Ever since India’s Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, made the announcement in July of 2023 that a higher tax rate would be imposed on gambling companies, operators have been fighting for change. Now that the Goods and Service Tax (GST) is in full effect...Jan 13, 2024Record Highs for Canada's Top iGaming Province
Record Highs for Canada's Top iGaming Province
The gaming industry continues to expand into more regions, unlocking the doors of quality gaming to players worldwide. Online gambling in Canada had a very rewarding year, per iGaming Ontario’s 3rd quarter reports. According to the iGO, the stat...Jan 28, 2024The FDJ's Rise from National Lottery to Big Industry Bidder
The FDJ's Rise from National Lottery to Big Industry Bidder
In the dynamic igaming world, where futures and fortunes can change with a dice roll or a card draw, one company has stood the test of time - La Française des Jeux (FDJ). Evolving from a national lottery into a powerhouse in the gaming industry,...Jan 29, 2024BGC Calls For the Modernisation of the UK Gambling Market
BGC Calls For the Modernisation of the UK Gambling Market
Last year, the Betting and Gaming Council CEO Michael Dugher took the British government to task over its impending stealth tax. While there was no tax increase, they had proposed freezing the application of revenue bands, which brings tax relief...Jan 04, 2024Is Personalisation the Key to Increased Safer Gambling?
Is Personalisation the Key to Increased Safer Gambling?
In its annual Sustainability Report 2022/23, the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) revealed that its members had shown a marked increase in personalised safer gambling messaging. Maarten Haijer, Secretary General, EGBA, said:...Jul 17, 2023Now Live: Exciting Tournaments at SOFTSWISS Casinos
Now Live: Exciting Tournaments at SOFTSWISS Casinos
Visit any leading online gaming platform, and you’ll find the most intriguing games from the best software providers. Players at SoftSwiss casinos are in for a treat with the new enhanced tournaments featuring amazing live tournaments. The...Jan 31, 2024Gaming Juggernaut Flutter Starts Trading on the NYSE for US Appeal
Gaming Juggernaut Flutter Starts Trading on the NYSE for US Appeal
Flutter Entertainment, the parent company of FanDuel, formally enlisted in the New York Stock Exchange effective Monday, 29th January, under the FLTR ticker symbol. The company got off to a great start in the market, with its shares up 1.4% on its fi...Jan 30, 2024India's iGaming Sector Stands Against Proposed Tax Increases
India's iGaming Sector Stands Against Proposed Tax Increases
Ever since India’s Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, made the announcement in July of 2023 that a higher tax rate would be imposed on gambling companies, operators have been fighting for change. Now that the Goods and Service Tax (GST) is in full effect...Jan 13, 2024Record Highs for Canada's Top iGaming Province
Record Highs for Canada's Top iGaming Province
The gaming industry continues to expand into more regions, unlocking the doors of quality gaming to players worldwide. Online gambling in Canada had a very rewarding year, per iGaming Ontario’s 3rd quarter reports. According to the iGO, the stat...Jan 28, 2024The FDJ's Rise from National Lottery to Big Industry Bidder
The FDJ's Rise from National Lottery to Big Industry Bidder
In the dynamic igaming world, where futures and fortunes can change with a dice roll or a card draw, one company has stood the test of time - La Française des Jeux (FDJ). Evolving from a national lottery into a powerhouse in the gaming industry,...Jan 29, 2024BGC Calls For the Modernisation of the UK Gambling Market
BGC Calls For the Modernisation of the UK Gambling Market
Last year, the Betting and Gaming Council CEO Michael Dugher took the British government to task over its impending stealth tax. While there was no tax increase, they had proposed freezing the application of revenue bands, which brings tax relief...Jan 04, 2024Is Personalisation the Key to Increased Safer Gambling?
Is Personalisation the Key to Increased Safer Gambling?
In its annual Sustainability Report 2022/23, the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) revealed that its members had shown a marked increase in personalised safer gambling messaging. Maarten Haijer, Secretary General, EGBA, said:...Jul 17, 2023India's iGaming Sector Stands Against Proposed Tax Increases
India's iGaming Sector Stands Against Proposed Tax Increases
Ever since India’s Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, made the announcement in July of 2023 that a higher tax rate would be imposed on gambling companies, operators have been fighting for change. Now that the Goods and Service Tax (GST) is in full effect...Jan 13, 2024Will Macau Experience a Business Boom in 2024?
Will Macau Experience a Business Boom in 2024?
Macau is looking forward to a bright 2024, with the most recent stats and numbers showing promise for the future. The year 2023 ended on a high note for Macau as they brought in a massive gross gaming revenue of $22.7 billion. These figures show...Jan 10, 2024Curacao Strengthens its Position as a Trusted Regulator
Curacao Strengthens its Position as a Trusted Regulator
Online gaming regulations play an important role in the iGaming industry, helping to create order and structure. One of the biggest benefits is that it creates a safer gaming environment for online casino players. Curacao has not always been the...Jan 09, 2024BGC Calls For the Modernisation of the UK Gambling Market
BGC Calls For the Modernisation of the UK Gambling Market
Last year, the Betting and Gaming Council CEO Michael Dugher took the British government to task over its impending stealth tax. While there was no tax increase, they had proposed freezing the application of revenue bands, which brings tax relief...Jan 04, 2024Japanese Government Rejects Nagasaki’s Casino Resort Proposal
Japanese Government Rejects Nagasaki’s Casino Resort Proposal
It’s back to the drawing board for Nagasaki’s IR (Integrated Resort) after the Japanese government dramatically shut down plans to establish a casino resort in the Nagasaki prefecture. This leaves behind Osaka as the sole prefecture in Japan and mark...Jan 03, 2024Online & Mobile Sports Betting Goes Live in Delaware With BetRivers
Online & Mobile Sports Betting Goes Live in Delaware With BetRivers
Delaware, the Blue Hen State, officially ushered in online and mobile sports betting within its borders this week. Rush Street Interactive, selected in August by the Delaware State Lottery as the state’s sole provider, launched online and mobile spor...Dec 29, 2023EGBA: Italy’s €7 Million Online Gambling License Fee is Too Steep
EGBA: Italy’s €7 Million Online Gambling License Fee is Too Steep
The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has strongly expressed reservations about Italy’s decision to introduce a €7 million (~$7.67 million) online gambling fee. In the statement calling out the Italian government, EGBA, the EU gambling i...Dec 20, 2023Japan Commences Construction of Its First Casino Resort 5 Years After Legalization
Japan Commences Construction of Its First Casino Resort 5 Years After Legalization
It has been nearly three years since legalizing commercial gambling in July 2018. Finally, Japan is actualizing its debut integrated resort (IR) casino in Yumeshima Island, Osaka. Following a competitive bidding process, global casino trailblazer MGM...Dec 15, 20232023 UK Gambling Commission Survey Findings
2023 UK Gambling Commission Survey Findings
In 2020, the UK Gambling Commission started a project to collect data on the growth of online gambling and problem gambling in a different way. Now, three years later, the project is on Step 3 and can present final experimental statistics based on in...Dec 11, 2023How Italy Became an iGaming Expansion Focus in 2023
How Italy Became an iGaming Expansion Focus in 2023
Every popular gaming provider looking to expand is turning its head towards Italy. A recent change in legislation recognises gambling in Italy as a sector requiring tax duties, new player protection measures, and the need to become a more transparent...Dec 09, 2023Fanatics Takes Over From Rush Street as Connecticut’s Exclusive Sports Betting Provider
Fanatics Takes Over From Rush Street as Connecticut’s Exclusive Sports Betting Provider
Connecticut has officially ushered in Fanatics Betting and Gaming (FBG) as its sports wagering partner after parting ways with Rush Street Interactive (RSl). The Connecticut Lottery Corporation (CLC), the state lottery of Constitution State, recently...Dec 06, 2023The Buying Power of Progressive and Fixed Jackpot Games
The Buying Power of Progressive and Fixed Jackpot Games
In the ever-evolving landscape of online casinos, the captivating appeal of jackpot games continues to fascinate players worldwide. With their promise of life-changing wins, progressive and fixed jackpot games have become key in shaping the online ga...Dec 05, 2023